REACH Exemptions

Some substances
are completely excluded from REACH regulation such as radio-active substances while
other substances are partially exempted from REACH. For example, starch and
polymers are exempted from registration, but they may be subject to other
obligations under REACH.

Substances Completely Excluded from REACH

Radio-active substances;

Substances under customs supervision;

Substances used in the interest of
defence and covered by National exemptions;

Wastes;

Non isolated intermediates and
transported substances;

Substances Exempted from REACH Registration

Substances used in food stuffs;

Medicinal products;

Substances included in Annex IV of the
REACH Regulation (68 substances known to be safe such as Nitrogen, Corn Oil);

Substances covered by Annex V of the
REACH Regulation. For example, by-products, hydrates.

Substances occurring in nature other
than those listed under paragraph 7, if they are not chemically modified,
unless they meet the criteria for classification as dangerous according to
Directive 67/548/EEC. Examples include beewax and some fibres;

Polymers (however, monomer shall be
registered); More info about how polymers are regulated in EU and other
countries, please click here.

Recycled or recovered substance already
registered;

Re-imported substance;

Substances used for the purposes of
product and process oriented research and development (PPORD). Note: PPORD notification shall be
submitted instead.

Substances Regarded as Registered

Active substances for use in biocides;

Active substances for use in plant
protection products;

Notified substances according to
Directive 67/548/EEC.

Note: Chemicals
used in cosmetics are not exempted from REACH at all.

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